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Gold beats Blue in 2OTKings Bay teams meet in Tri-Base Championship at NAS Jaxe 2011 7v7 Flag Football Tri-Base Tournament took place Nov. 19 with Kings Bay Blue and KB Gold traveling to Naval Air Station Jackson-ville.In addition to Kings Bay, Naval Station Mayport and NAS Jax sent two teams, and in a twist from previous years, Naval Air Station Key West ar-rived with a team as well. e double-elimination tournament started with KB Blue taking on the USS Klakring of Mayport. e team put on a strong de-fensive eort led by MTC Michael Moss, MA3 Wesley Rodriguez and TM3 Chris Harvey, but the oense had a hard time nding its rhythm in a 27-7 loss. MT1 J.J. Alexan-der connected on some nice passes to MT1 Jason Baker, MM3 Gerald Jackson and CS2 Bretlan Shelvin, but it was not enough to overcome USS Klakring.KB Gold players rst found themselves facing NAS Key West. e team scored on consecutive possessions with MA3 Sammy Magruder nding MASN Steven Davis and MASN Nigel Morrison for scores and big catches by MASN Brandon Campbell and MASN Rene Villalobos. KB Gold was up 13-0 at the half.Key West refused to go away however, as they scrapped back in the second half and eventually went up, 28-20. KB Gold drove down the eld and was knocking on the endzone door, but MA3 Magruders nal pass fell inTri-service program for troops visits Kings Bay Dec. 5, 6is December, while many are making their holiday travel plans and baking Christmas cookies, the Kings Bay commu-nity will have the opportunity to begin a new holiday tradition, donating blood to the Armed Services Blood Program.A tri-service organization, the Armed Services Blood Program is the militarys ocial blood supplier and provides blood products to service members and their families worldwide.December is a traditionally dicult time for donations, but blood is still needed to care for our troops injured down-range, so do-nors are urged to make giving a part of their holi-day preparations!e ASBP blood collection team from Fort Gordon, Ga., is conducting their rst blood drive at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Dec. 5 and 6. e drive will be in the Conference Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., both Mon-day and Tuesday.Were really looking forward to it, said Army Sta Sgt. Eric Longacre, the teams Noncom-missioned Ocer in Charge of Operations. Working together with Sailors and Marines to take THEkings bay, georgia Up PeriscopePage 9 Light Up KBPage 10Blood drive coming Morale, Welfare and Recreation Kings Bay hosted a grand opening for the Under the Pines Park Nov. 22 at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. e park is approximately a $200,000 upgrade from the previous two play-grounds located near the Navy Ex-change and Fitness Center with funding coming entirely from grant money. De-molition began about two months ago, but the parks construction came ahead of schedule lasting only three weeks. We tried to make this more of a destination area, said Bo Hutchens, Outdoor Recreation manager. Even though today is the ocial grand opening, the park has been open for about a week and weve already seen three times as many people using it than the playgrounds before it had.ough the design is uniform to an-other park in the area, this is the only park on base that has a playground de-signed specically for two to ve-year-old children. My favorite part is the rope be-cause I can climb it upside down, said Isabella Duell, a blonde-haired, bare-footed three-year-old who found it dif-cult to narrow her favorite part of the park down from everything to a single rope between two plastic boulders.Under the Pines Park is open to the public, with a pavilion and barbecue area and two playgrounds designed for pre-school aged children and school-aged children respectively. ForceremainsessentialSub group boss sees increasingly vitalundersea forces roleUndersea forces will become increasingly important to the nations defense and in exerting military inuence in the future, the commander of Submarine Group 2 said in Groton, Conn., last week.Navy Rear Adm. Rick Breck-enridge provided his insights af-ter a Nov. 17 visit here from De-fense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, who called Groton the home of our submarine force and the submarine capital of the world.Its the original home of the Nautilus, and it is, from my point of view, one of the very important elements of our na-tional defense that you guys are doing, Panetta said.Breckenridge ultimately has operational authority of all at-tack submarines in the Atlantic region.ere are three squadrons here in Groton, Conn., and theres one squadron in Nor-folk, Va., the admiral said. ere used to be two, but we just consolidated to one squad-ron of ships in Norfolk, Va.Breckenridge also oversees the building of additions to the undersea force and ensures the manning, training and equip-ping of submarines for avail-ability to U.S. combatant com-manders.Submarines have been criti-cal to national defense in the past and continue to remain relevant in todays ght, the ad-miral said.If you look at historian re-cords, many will claim that it was the undersea forces that won the war in the Pacic, es-pecially, at least, until we were able to get the surface forces back up and on their feet, he said, referring to events follow-ing the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, which launched the United States into World War II. 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2 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, December 1, 2011 THEKINGS BA Y, GEORGIA Blood drive coming Dec. 5 and 6e Armed Services Blood Program blood col lection team from Fort Gordon, Ga., is conduct ing its rst ever blood drive at Kings Bay on Dec. 5 and 6. e drive will be in the Conference Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both Monday and Tuesday. To nd out more about the ASBP or to make an appointment, visit www.militaryblood.dod.mil. To interact directly with or to get the latest news, visit www.facebook.com/militaryblood.Commissary posts holiday hourse Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Commis sary will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Monday be fore Christmas, Dec. 19. e commissary will be closed ursday, anksgiving, and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25,; Dec. 25 for Christmas and Dec. 26; and Jan. 1 for New Years Day and Jan. 2.Ride raises funds for vet causese rst ey Marched, Lets Ride Ride for Veterans on begins with 8:30 a.m. registration and the ride at 10 a.m., Dec. 3. e 50-mile, police escorted motor cycle ride hopes to create awareness of the growing number of homeless veterans and urge the public to take steps to help veterans in need in the commu nity. e ride will begin at 1501 Georgia Ave., Woodbine, and proceed on Hwy. 17 to Kingslands City Hall, to Scrubby Blu, then Hwy. 40 where it will pass the waterfront in St Marys, proceeding pass St. Marys City Hall and ending at Crooked River State park. Fee is $20. Proceeds will go towards funding veterans programs such as food and transitional housing, career training and career placement, within Glynn, McIntosh, and Camden Counties. Pre-Register online at www.goldenislesemploymentnetwork.org.St. Marys holiday home tour soone St. Marys Christmas Tour of Homes is a fes tive tradition that helps kick o the holiday season. is years tour will be 5:30 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10 and will feature six beautifully decorated private homes, three bed and breakfasts, and ve churches. ere will be a free, 6:30 to 9 p.m. special perfor mance in the St. Marys Waterfront Park, provided by a local Christian band, Ignite. Tour tickets are priced at $12 in advance or $15 on the day of the event and will be available at e Cottage Shop, Market on the Square, the St. Marys Welcome Center and Sheilas Hallmark. For information, contact the St. Marys Welcome Center at 912-882-4000 or info@st maryswelcome.com.Exchange explains return policyis holiday season, the Navy Exchange wants to make returning gifts as easy as possible. Since gifts may be purchased well before they are given during the holidays, all NEXs will accept returns through Jan. 29, 2012. is includes items typi cally covered by the 14-day return policy, such as computers, computer equipment, software, digital cameras and the 45-day return policy for all other merchandise. is extended return policy applies to original purchases made Nov. 24 to Dec. 24 either in a NEX or through the NEX Web store, www.myNavyExchange.com. Cus tomers are asked to include any packaging mate rial along with the receipt when making a return. Any returns without a receipt will be placed on a NEX Gift Card. Now hear this! NSB Kings Bay ChapelSunday 8:30 a.m. Confessions 9 a.m. Catholic Mass 10:10 a.m. Confraternity of Christian Doc trine (CCD) 10:30 a.m. Grace Christian Worship (Protestant) Monday 6:30 p.m. Rite of Christian Initiation Adults (RCIA) Monday through Wednesday and Friday 11:15 a.m. Catholic Mass Wednesday 6 p.m. Grace Christian Bible Study Saturday 4:30 p.m.Confessions 5 p.m. Catholic Mass 6 p.m. Life Teens Doctor stresses benets of exercise A Sailor from Naval Station Maypo rt was named Navy Region Southeast Regional Sailor of the Year for 2011 during a ceremony on board Naval Air Station Jacksonville Nov. 17. Navy Counselor 1st Class Jona than Dingler was selected for the honor. e ceremony was the culmina tion of a weeklong event that com bined ocial military activities with recreation. While a board of command mas ter chiefs from throughout the re gion were making their selections, Sailors from each of the regions 15 installations participated a num ber of activities, including a tour of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, group physical training, a shopping trip to St. Augustine, Fla., and a tour of EverBank Field, home of the Jack sonville Jaguars. All of our candidates for Sailor of the Year were outstanding Sailors and role models, said NRSE Command Master Chief Mack Ellis. In the end, it was NC1s demeanor, ma turity and overall sustained perfor mance that separated him from the others. Dingler said it was an honor to re ceive such a prestigious award. Im honored, humbled and grateful, he said. All of the other Sailors out here are exemplary leaders and every one of them also deserves to be in this spot. e week began with an informal reception, where Ellis announced the top ve selectees. In addition to Dingler, the top ve also included Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jacob Moore of Naval Weap ons Station Charleston, S.C.; Mas ter-at-Arms 1st Class Danielle Metz of Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, Miss.; Master-at-Arms 1st Class Brian Schaaf of Naval Air Sta tion Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas; and Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 1st Class Travis Matney of Naval Air Station Meridian, Miss. All of the candidates were men tored during the week by command master chiefs from installations throughout the region, preparing for the nal board. Going in for the board seems pretty intimidating until you hit the door, Dingler said. Once the board starts, you realize how important it is and what an honor it is that the se nior leadership is recognizing you. While only ve selectees partici pated in the nal board, all of the participants experienced a week they will always remember, said Cu linary Specialist 1st Class Victor Ro jas, the Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Sailor of the Year for 2011. Its been a great experience to come here and meet the rest of these rst classes and command master chiefs. I think well all be able to take a little bit more knowledge back home and use it to help our junior Sailors get to where we are today, he said. Ellis said even though there can be only one winner, all 15 Sailors should be proud of their accom plishments. Each one of these Sailors faced tough competition at their installa tions just to get here, Ellis said. For them to be selected to represent the entire installation is a remark able feat in itself, and we need to be appreciative of their accomplish ments. e 2010 U.S. Census gures show that men are narrowing the gender gap in life expectancy, meaning guys in general are living longer. Many patients ask what they can do to make sure they can enjoy an ac tive, healthy retirement. e best ad vice is to see the doctor annually, to collaboratively create a health plan based on your age, family history and your unique medical history. Another recommendation for nearly all people is to participate in regular exercise. e benets to regular cardiovascular exercise are extensive, and involve all aspects of the body. When exercising regularly, the heart becomes a more ecient pump, meaning it doesnt have to work as hard to supply the body with the nu trients it requires. is helps lower blood pressure. In some cases, reg ular exercise and a healthy diet are enough to eliminate the need for blood pressure medication. Moder ate exercise also improves focus, the immune system and weight loss. Starting an exercise program can be intimidating. Remember that the benets of regular exercise are not achieved only by elite athletes, but also by persons of any tness level increasing their endurance, strength and overall health. When exercising, the body gives signals for how far and how fast to go. Some of the signs of reaching the safe limit of exercise are feeling breathless, fatigued and sweating heavily. When rst starting out, its better to begin with short, frequent exercise sessions over the week, with gradual increases in du ration. When planning an exercise schedule, remember the fundamentals. Begin with warming up and stretch ing, and nish with a cool down pe riod. e cool down helps remove the lactate in muscles and decreases next-day soreness. Also remember to keep well hydrated. Exercise is a great way to start looking and feeling better, both in side and out. With its many health benets, there are few downsides to regular exercise, but remember its important for people exercising to listen to and take care of their bod ies. For help starting or improving your exercise routine, please make an appointment with your primary care provider. Naval Hospital Jacksonville Navy Region Southeast Southeast names 2011 Sailor of Yearcare of our fellow troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, thats what its all about. Anyone 17 and older can donate to the ASBP, though some medical screening and travel criteria must be met in order to be eligible. Donors must be free from cold or u symptoms, and some donors with recent tattoos may not qualify if their tattoo was received in Georgia or Florida within the past year. Donors also must have been back from deployment to Iraq or Afghani stan for one year, and are not eligi ble if they served in Europe for more than six months between 1980 and 1996, or more than ve years after 1996. Donating is easy, safe, and generally takes about an hour to com plete. To nd out more about the ASBP or to make an appointment visit www.militaryblood.dod.mil. To interact directly with ASBP sta or to get the latest news, visit www.facebook.com/military blood. Submarines have been used in operations as recently as Operation Odyssey Dawn, Breckenridge noted. With the United Nations charter, our forces were sent in to soften up the air defenses of Libya to allow the ow of other forces, he said. is gets back [to the] principle [that if] we dont have superiority in the air to have our way at the onset of a crisis, were going to need some body who can penetrate the defens es and soften up the adversary so then we can ow those other forces in to establish air dominance, he said. So in the onset of that cam paign, we, the undersea forces, were called upon to attack land targets in Libya. Breckenridge lauded the perfor mance of one of the Navys attack submarines during the NATO-led operation. e USS Florida was called upon to be one of the shooters in Opera tion Odyssey Dawn against Libya, he said. ey launched over 90 Tomahawk cruise missiles with eyewatering, awless performance. Never before in the history of the United States of America has one ship conducted that much land at tack strikes, conventionally, in one short time period. And we did it from undersea. In addition to the USS Florida, the USS Providence and USS Scranton, both Submarine Group 2 boats, also participated in the Libyan strike, Vice Adm. William E. Gortney, director of the Joint Sta, said March 19. Breckenridge noted that under sea forces have provided a presence during the wars in Iraq and Afghani stan, and he spoke about future challenges due to declining force structure. If we pull out of Afghanistan, does that mean I dont need as many submarines in [U.S. Central Com mand]? he asked. You might say, Yes this is going to be good, even for the undersea forces. Its time for us to pull back and send those sub marines to other areas they need to go. e reality is, from my viewpoint [that] as we remove our land forc es from that region, the only thing that is going to provide stability in the future from a potential aggres sor, like say an Iran, is going to be our maritime forces, Breckenridge added. e admiral referred to this con cept as regional maritime denial. e need to have undersea forc es, not only remains, but perhaps, increases to provide a counterbal ance to make sure no aggressive ac tion is taken in theater as we with draw from Afghanistan, he said. So theres going to be a greater burden placed on the Navy, at large, and again, from an undersea, asymmet ric value perspective, I think theres going to be a greater demand for un dersea forces to provide a counter balance there.Subs Blood

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Holiday mailing datesShore APO/FPO/DPO AE zips 090-098 (except 093); AA zips 340; AP zips 962-966 Express Mail: Dec. 17 First-Class Mail (letters/cards and priority mail): Dec. 10 Parcel Airlift Mail: Dec. 3 Space Available Mail: Nov 26 Parcel Post: Nov. 12 Shore APO/FPO/ DPO AE ZIP 093 Express mail Military Service: N/A First-Class Letters/Cards/Priority Mail: Dec. 3 Parcel Airlift Mail: Dec. 1 Space Available Mail: Nov. 26 Parcel Post: Nov. 12 For mail addressed from all shore FPOs (except 093): Express Mail Military Service: Dec. 17 First-Class Mail (Letters/cards, priority mail): Dec. 10 Parcel Airlift Mail: Dec. 3 Space Available Mail: Nov. 26 Express Mail Military Service is available from seIf mailing to an APO/FPO address, check with your Kings Bay Sports announces a new, innovative sports social networking Web site called www. kingsbaysports.leagueapps.com. e page is the best place to learn about upcoming leagues, tourna ments and social events. Potential teams can access the page to reg ister for a league or tournament. Teams in current leagues can go to the page to nd their schedule, scores and standings. ey also can also e-mail their teammates or team captains. ose interested in playing can sign up for a league as a free agent and KB Sports will move them to a team. e site also features information on All-Navy Sports, the Kings Bay Captains Cup program, league rules and bylaws, the Hall of Champions and photos from past and current events. It is absolutely free to become a mem ber, and everyone is encouraged to sign up. KB Sports will be giving away tickets to upcoming events, and becoming a free member is your en try into the drawing. Intramural Sports By Ryan Leavy Sports Coordinator NSB Kings Bay Intramural Volleyball standings through Nov. 21Teams Record Dominators 10-3 Smash 8-3 Dig This 8-4 Ball Busters 7-4 Free Agents 3-5 Blue Devil Aces 2-10 The Guardians 1-10 With anksgiving left overs almost gone and hectic Black Friday a thing of the past, many families are preparing to decorate their homes for the holi day season. Lights are being hung, poinsettias decorate entryways and festive gar land hangs around doors. Our nations rst family is no exception to this tradition. First Lady Mi chelle Obama asked military children from around the world to submit hand made 5-inch by 8-inch holiday cards to decorate the White House. e First Lady will use these cards to decorate the halls of the nations capital. Children from the NSB Kings Bay Child and Youth Program answered the call by preparing and sending cards to the White House. From preschool to teens, students made and decorated cards with mark ers, crayons and heartfelt words for the active duty parents and spouses. As part of the Joining Forces program support ed by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, all Americans are being encouraged to support and appreciate the sac rices made by military families around the world. is season, the students of CYP took advan tage of this opportunity to have its work displayed for our president and other world leaders. Wont you join them? Take a moment to express your thanks to a military member and his or her family. Lets make this a holiday Kings Bay and the entire nation can take pride in.Cards sent to White House KB Sports launches enhanced Web site THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, December 1, 2011 3

Department of Veterans Affairs visits baseThe Department of Veterans Affairs representative for Kings Bay is in the office from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Appointments are required. Service members wishing to participate in the Benefits Delivery at Discharge program should be within 60 to 180 days of discharge or retirement and be available for an exam by the VA. For more information, call Katherine Fernandez at 573-4506.Anger management seminars upcomingAnger is not an effective method for getting what you want and is often a smoke screen for other emotions. This workshop is slated for 8:30 a.m. to noon, Nov. 30. It can help you focus on identifying the feelings anger hides and explore behaviors helpful in resolving primary issues. Pre-registration is required. Call 573-4512 for details.Ombudsman Assembly meeting Dec. 5The Ombudsman Assembly Meeting will be held for all OMB, COs, XOs, CMCs and COBs at the Kings Bay Community Center at 6 p.m., Dec. 5. For more informa tion, contact at 573-4513.Parenting classes offered on MondaysAre you frustrated with your children? Would you like suggestions on how to stop temper tantrums or how to get your teen to complete chores without asking them 14 times? We believe parents are the experts on their children. But, children dont come with a manual! So, sometimes you need help to figure out what to do with them. Meet with the parenting class from 9 to 11 a.m. on Mondays, Dec. 5, 12 and 19. Enrollment in this sixweek class is ongoing. Attendees must complete all six weeks in order to receive a certificate. A minimum of six participants is needed in order for a new class to start. Registration required at 573-4512.Career One Stop prepares you for civilian lifeYoure busy and that end of service date may be fast approaching. Take advantage of the new Career One Stop class to find your next career target, market your self effectively and shine in the interview, all in one three-hour session offered every month. This months class is 9 a.m. to noon, Nov. 29. Call 573-4513 for more information and to register for the class. Strong Navy Couples helps your marriageThis class addresses the impact of deployment on relationships, discusses greatest challenges and vic tories, and gives tools to reconnect as a couple after a deployment. This class is for couples, up to 180 days after deployment. This new class is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 1. To register, call 573-4513.Stress management covered at workshopEvents, schedules, daily pressure and many other items can cause undo stress in your life. Stress may or may not be good for your health depending on how you manage that stress. This workshop is slated for 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 15. Pre-registration is required. Call 573-4512 for details.Anger management seminar Dec. 28Anger is not an effective method for getting what you want and is often a smoke screen for other emotions. This workshop is slated for 8:30 a.m. to noon, Dec. 28. It can help you focus on identifying the feelings anger hides and explore behaviors helpful in resolving primary issues. Pre-registration is required. Call 573-4512 for details.Pre-marital workshop offered Dec. 7The Fleet & Family Support Center is offering a work shop for pre-marital counseling for couples that are contemplating marriage. The workshop is designed to address couples interested in enriching their future through improved communication, problem-solving skills, financial planning and realistic expectations of marriage. The class is designed to meet all clinical coun seling requirements. The workshop is scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 7. Registration is required, and childcare is not available. For more information call 573-4512.What About The Kids workshop upcomingThis workshop is designed for parents whose children have been or may currently be exposed to domestic vio lence. All children are affected when exposed to domes tic violence. Discussing domestic violence with your children will help to reduce any psychological damage caused by a childs exposure to abusive behavior. Preregistration is required. The workshop is scheduled for 1 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 21. For more information call 573-4512.safeTalk suicide prevention Dec. 12safeTALK helps to create suicide-safer communi ties. A training lasting about three hours, safeTALK is for everyone in the community and is designed to ensure that persons with thoughts of suicide are con nected to helpers who are prepared to provide first aid interventions. This class is offered 1 to 4 p.m., Dec. 12. Registration, by calling 573-4512, is required.Expectant Family Workshop comingExpectant Families can receive training on second Wednesday of every other month to ease the adjust ment to a newborn baby. Information will be provided about WIC, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society and various other benefits and services available to expectant parents, along with answers to your questions. Frequent breaks offered for the comfort of expectant moms. The next class is 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 8.Smooth Move Workshop set for Dec. 13Smooth Move Workshops are designed to help per sonnel with military relocations and transfers. Areas covered include transportation, travel pay, allowances, and important forms and documents, housing refer ral office and relocation services. All service members and their spouses are encouraged to attend six months before their transfer date. Due to limited seating, please do not bring children. The workshop will be 2 to 4 p.m., Dec. 13. For more information, call 573-4513. PCSing with Special Needs Workshop comingThis workshop is designed to provide service members and their families with the information and resources available to assist them in relocating with an Exceptional Family Member. It will touch on the basics of the EFM Program, pre-departure considerations, recommendations for your arrival at your new base and resources available to help you throughout your move. The workshop will be 10 a.m. to noon, Dec. 7. For more information and to register, call 573-4513.Transition Assistance Program seminar soonThe Transition Assistance Program, or TAP, is a semi nar for those separating, retiring or contemplating leav ing the military that provides information on benefits, job search skills, employment resources, resume writ ing, interviewing and other related transition skills. Spouses are encouraged to attend. The seminars are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 12 to 15 for separation. You must be registered by your Command Career Counselor. For more information call 573-4513.Spouse 101 helps new Navy wives adjustSpouse 101 provides information to new Navy spous es to support, enhance and ease their transition into the military lifestyle. This interactive workshop addresses the military culture and terminology, and gives tools to access installation and local community resources. The workshop is 9 a.m. to noon, Dec. 7. Registration is required. Call 573-4513.Job search workshop scheduled for Dec. 5A job search workshop will be held 1 to 3 p.m., Dec. 5. The Family Employment Readiness Program gives assistance, information and referrals on employment and education resource opportunities. Services are available to family members of military personnel, retiring and separating military, and family mem bers of relocating civil service personnel. Appointments are required. Call 573-4513 to register.New Moms and Dads Support Group to meetA New Moms and Dads Support Group will meet every other Tuesday at the Fleet and Family Support Center throughout the month. This workshop is sched uled for 10 a.m. to noon, Dec. 6 and 20. This workshop is an opportunity to share experiences, meet and gain support from others, and exchange new ideas. To regis ter, call 573-4512.Ombudsman Assembly Meeting Dec. 5The Ombudsman Assembly Meeting will be held for all OMB, COs, XOs, CMCs and COBs at the Kings Bay Community Center at 6 p.m., Dec. 5. For more informa tion, contact at 573-4513.Gambling awareness class set for Dec. 16Participants in this class will complete a gambling self-assessment. Using mini-scenarios, the participant will identify the warning signs of problem gambling and identify appropriate referrals from a list of resourc es. This training is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 8. Registration is recommended. For more information call 573-4513.Financial planning for deployment Dec. 15This workshop is to prepare you for deployment. It will provide you with a have a comprehensive to do list. This is suitable for active duty married and single ser vice members, spouses. It provides information to help you prepare financially for deployment. This training is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m., Dec. 15. Registration is recom mended. For more information, call 573-9783.Mid-Career Options, skills evaluations nearMid-Career Options and Navy Skills Evaluation Program, or MID-CONSEP, has workshops are open to military members who have at least six years but not more than 12 years of service with approximately 24 months of service left on their current enlistment. Spouses are encouraged to attend. MID-CONSEP is a program that helps service members make life and career decisions. This workshop will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Dec. 5 to 8. To register, contact 573-4513. 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complete as time expired. With both KB teams en tering the losers bracket, fate saw them draw each other for the next game. With both teams having practiced against each other all season, there would be no surprises as they got ready to face each other. While disappointed they would have to knock the other out of the tour nament, both teams were excited to claim bragging rights over the other. KB Blue found its rhythm oensively in its second game, with MT1 Alexander hooking up with his receivers and MTC Moss making plays on defense. KB Golds MA3 Andrew McCarthy harassed the quarterback all game, and with both teams being so familiar with the other, they kept the oenses from explod ing. KB Gold drove the eld and tied the game at 12-12 with no time left in regulation. In overtime, KB Gold had the ball rst and Davis danced his way into the end zone. Alexander hit Jackson for the score to send the game into a sec ond overtime. KB Gold scored again in the sec ond overtime, but KB Blue could not answer, sending KB Gold into a matchup against NAS JAX Gold. KB Gold, fresh o play ing two consecutive games, could not keep up with JAX Gold, falling 250. Regardless of the out come, the teams represented themselves and Kings Bay with pride and respect. KB Sports would like to thank the teams for par ticipating. KB Blue was captained by MT1 Alex ander and featured MT1 Baker, MTC Moss, MASN DAndre Jones, MASN Ryan Patterson, MA3 Branny ammavong, LS3 Mills, MM3 Jackson, MA3 Rodriguez, CS2 Shelvin, TM3 Harvy and STS3 Ted Lee. KB Gold was captained by MA2 Andrew Hernan dez and featured MA3 Magruder, MA3 Anthony Dodson, MA3 McCarthy, MASN Morrison, MASN Derek Hansen, MASN Campbell, MASN Gary Di Marzio, MASN Villalobos, MASN Davis and MA2 Rondu McMaster. Gold THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, December 1, 2011 7

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Up eriscope with Amy Tortoriello Sailors of Year As one of our last issues before the Christmas holiday is here, I decided to go to the source that always reminds us of simpler times, where the holiday spirit is so infectious children. I asked kids around Kings Bay what they wanted for Christmas, and all of them lit up instantly. As the oldest of five children, my younger siblings always made me enjoy Christmas more. Their excitement for the big day only grew as it approached. I wish everyone a safe and very happy holiday! And may your holiday spirit never waver. Dec. 3, 2009Look for our roving reporter around Kings Bay and tell them what you think about our question of the week.Tatiana Miller, 11 Family member St. Marys I asked for the Journey to the Center of the Earth movie for Christmas. Rylynn Daneker, 2 Family member Kingsland I asked Santa for Dora and to go to Disney World. Haley Nelson, 13 Family member Hilliard, Fla. I asked for a laptop. Airanna Thompson, 18 months Family member Kingsland I asked Santa for a Barbie Jeep. Harris Nesteruk, 6 Family member Kingsland I asked Santa for a toy train. Anthony Tunis, 7 Family member Kingsland I asked Santa for Bakugan: Battle Brawlers action figures and toys. Classic THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, December 1, 2011 9

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10 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, December 1, 2011 Navy College Educational Information Light Up Kings Bay is 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, free to all, at Under the Pines Park, by the tennis courts. Santa arrives via re truck at 6 p.m., and he will turn on the holiday lights. Bring a camera for photos with Santa. Slide down the Snowzilla and bounce in the giant snow man. Food will be available for purchase by Hungry Hut Con cessions. For more information, call (912) 573-4564 Breakfast with Santa This event is Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Kings Bay Conference Center. Tickets, on sale Monday, Nov. 14 at ITT, CDC, Youth Center and the Conference Center, are $5 per person, $3 per child 12 years old and under and children 2 and under are free with a paying adult. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 10 a.m. with Santa arriving at 9 to 10:30 a.m. Photo ops with Santa, remember your camera. There will be games, prizes, candy and a holiday movie. Come join in the fun and a delicious breakfast. For more information call (912) 573-4559. Toys for Tots 5K Run Sponsored by Kings Bay Fitness Staff and United States Maine Corps, its Wednesday, Dec. 7 with a 6:30 a.m. registration and 7 a.m. start at the Fitness Complex. All participants are encouraged to bring a new unwrapped toy or a $5 donation. All commands, family members & civilians are encouraged to run! All participants are eligible for door prize drawings. Grand prizes for overall male and female winners. For more infor mation, call (912) 573-3990. Last Class of 2011 at the Fitness Complex Its 6 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the Kings Bay Fitness Complex. Enjoy 90 minutes of Spin or Zumba Class, Free hor doeurvres, and a photo slide show of 2011 Year in Review after classes. There will be a Holiday Ugly Sweater or out fit contest so wear your worst. Come out and enjoy our last class of the year with friends and family. For more information, call (912) 573-3990. Punch Card Blowout This offer is back through Dec. 31 at Trident Lakes Golf Club. Check out the Early Bird Specials and great rates on green fees. You can save even more when you buy your cart. For more infor mation, call (912) 573-8475. Holiday Cheer at K.B. Finnegans Its 3:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15. All hands are invited for a holiday social that will include hors doeuvres, drink specials, door prizes and holiday music. Enjoy some laughter with friends and coworkers. Drawings for prizes will be every 15 minutes, but you must be present to win. For more information call 912-5739492/4564. New Years Eve Bash Its at Rack-N-Roll Entertainment Center, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 31. Cost is $25 per person or $150 for a lane and up to 6 people. There will be pizza, finger foods, champagne toast at midnight and more. There will be a prize for the Worst Holiday Sweater. Drink specials, door prizes and a bal loon drop. Make your reservations today at (912) 573-9492. Guided Quail Hunts Theyre at the Dorchester Shooting Preserve, Midway, through March 31. Outdoor Adventure Center is offering trips for hunting par ties of four hunters. Cost is $200 per hunter. Half day hunts can be scheduled for a.m. or p.m. No license required, but must have Hunter Safety Card and be 14 years and older. Trips include transpor tation, lunch and hunt. Sign up at to the Outdoor Adventure Center. For more information call (912) 573-8103. Sunday NFL Ticket Doors open at noon at KB Finnegans. Over nine screens to watch all the games including two outdoor screens. A $5 buffet includes a hamburger or two dogs, chips and a draft beer or soda. Bar Bingo, Jello Shots, drink specials, prizes and more. Check out the calendar for more specials. For more infor mation, call (912) 573-9429. Are you ready for some foot ball? Information, Tickets and Travel now has Jacksonville Jaguar single game and season tickets on sale. Get your favorite game before they are gone. For more information, call ITT at (912) 573-2289. Tuesday Trivia Night Trivia returns to KB Finnegans from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday nights with prizes for first, second and third place. For more informa tion call (912) 573-9429/9492. Disney, Wet & Wild Discount tickets and specials are available at Kings Bay Information, Tickets and Travel. For more information, call (912) 573-2289. Morale, Welfare and Recreation happenings Liberty call A lacrosse clinic will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Youth Ball Fields. Registration is through Dec. 8 at the Youth Center, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays,, except holidays. Openings are limited. Its $5 per child pre-registered or $10 per child day of clinic. is is for ages 8 to 16. For more in formation call (912) 573-8202. Winter Break 2011 Its at the Youth Center for ages kindergarten to 12, Dec. 19 to Jan. 6, but closed on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2. Register 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Cost is based on total family income. Lunch, morning and afternoon snacks will be pro vided. For more information, contact the Youth Center at (912) 573-2380. Open Recreation at the Teen Center Its 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays for preteens ages 10 to 12; 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays for preteens and teens ages 10 to 18 and still in school; and 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 4 to 9 p.m. Fridays for teens ages 13 to 18, still in school. This is free to all. For more information, call the Youth Center at (912) 573-2380. Youth Center Open Recreation Its open now for the school semester, for youths kindergarten age through 12, 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays. This is free to all youths. For more information, call the Youth Center at (912) 573-2380. Free Movie Weekends Movies start at 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. All youths under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase. If 15 minutes after start time no one comes in, the movie area will be available for open viewing. For the latest infor mation, call (912) 573-4548. Officials are needed for the Youth Sports season If you are 14 years or older, have knowledge of sports, call Youth Sports today at (912) 573-8202 for more informa tion.Lacrosse clinic coming Just for kids Santa arrives here Saturday

Sailors are responsible for updating records With the announcement of the Fiscal Year 2013 E-7 selection board cycle Nov. 17, leadership reminds Sailors it is their responsibility to ensure their Ocial Mil itary Personal File is up to date. Its up to the Sailor to make sure that their service records are correct and not missing anything, said Jim Giger, head of Records Management Policy Branch, Navy Personnel Command. If a Sailor nds something is wrong, they should take steps to correct it as soon as possible. Sailors should not confuse their OMPF with the Electronic Service Record. ey are two separate records with diering functions. e ESR is an online version of the old eld service record maintained at the command level. Information entered into the ESR is used to update corporate data, create documents for the OMPF, and provide up-to-date human resource information to a Sailors local command when the OMPF is not available. It is not a perma nent record like the OMPF. Also, when a Sailor is transferred or separated, temporary information is purged from their ESR. Sailors can review and update their personal emergency contact information and other service record items in their ESR self-service account through the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System Web site at nsips.nmci.navy.mil. Sailors aoat can access their ESR selfservice account through the ships NSIPS server. If information is considered per manent, the personnel oce or personnel support detachment will verify, print, sign and send required documents to the OMPF to be retained permanently, Giger said. e OMPF is the record reviewed by selection boards and is also used to man age a service members assignments, training, advancement and separation. Per NAVADMIN 349/11, the Fiscal Year 2013 E-7 selection board will review the OMPF of all candidates. If documents are missing from a candidates OMPF, they must submit those documents, along with a cover letter to the selection board president, to be reviewed by the board. Letters sent to a selection board for consideration will not be added to a ser vice members OMPF permanently. BUPERSINST 1070.27 outlines all items that should or should not be submitted by of cer and enlisted personnel and how to submit those documents. e longer a Sailor waits to correct something in their record or add some thing that is missing, the harder it is for NPC or the Sailor to validate there is an error, Giger said. If the error is not obvi ous, the Sailor has to show the personnel oce the mistake and provide support ing documentation. If a Sailor waits too long, getting a copy of something like an old evaluation from a reporting senior could be very dicult. To securely review and print OMPF documents, Sailors can use OMPF-My Record on BUPERS Online at www.bol. navy.mil. e application allows them to view, download and print documents such as Page 13s, performance evaluations, award citations, orders and other service record items. Downloading or saving documents to shared workstations is not recommend ed though, because OMPF documents contain personally identiable infor mation that could be compromised in a shared environment. We talk to service members every day that dont know whats in their re cord, Giger said. Make it a routine to periodically review your record. Every six months, go online and look at your ESR and OMPF, make sure your evalua tions are there and see if anything new has been added. When you look at your OMPF and see that a document was elec tronically submitted from PSD, go into the record to see if it was accepted, be cause sometimes documents get rejected and you need to make sure they are re submitted. After separation, OMPF documents are used primarily to protect the legal and nancial rights of the government, veter ans, their families and survivors, accord ing to Giger. At least a quarter of the requests for records that we get here are from the Department of Labor and the Department of Veterans Aairs looking to see if a prior service member is eligible for some kind of a benet, Giger said. If we dont have documents on le in a service members record, we cant provide them the infor mation theyre looking for. Sailors also need to keep a hard-copy of everything that aects their career while in the Navy so if they notice an error in their OMPF, they can go to the person nel oce or PSD directly and get it xed, Giger said. No electronic system is foolproof and even though we have the abil ity to recover most corrupt les or imag es, sometimes we cannot, and obtaining a copy from the Sailor is the only way we can retrieve a copy of a lost image. If Sailors order a copy of their OMPF on a compact disc through BOL once new documents are added or their record is updated, the CD becomes outdated. Giger recommends Sailors access their records online via BOL for the most upto-date service record information. For a complete description of all Navy human resource records or detailed in structions on how to update records, visit the records management and policy Web Page on the NPC Web site at www. npc.navy.mil/career/recordsmanage ment/militarypersonnelrecords/Pages/ default2.aspx. e OMPF on BOL reects documents that have been received, reviewed, and accepted as ocial record documents. Recently submitted documents may not yet appear in the record. If a document was sent to NPC within the past 60 to 90 days, it may still be in processing, so do not resend. After 90 days, if the document still has not ap peared in the OMPF, contact PERS-313 by e-mail at mill_ompf-chg@navy.mil before resubmitting. For additional assistance, contact the NPC Customer Service Center at (866) 827-5672. that along with his family and girlfriends family, his friend and shipmate, Penley, will be in attendance at the game, and his brother will be watching on television. eyll root on his team in hopes of a 10th straight victory over Army during his nal game alongside his fellow future naval ocers in the rivalry he calls the biggest in college sports. Armys the biggest game. You could be a part of a program that loses ev ery game and if you beat Army, itd still be worth it, Teague said. Were going to work our butts o to win this game. ats our Super Bowl. e Navy Midshipmen take on the Army Black Knights in the 2011 ArmyNavy game in Washington, D.C. Dec. 10. Game THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, December 1, 2011 13

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Gold beats Blue in 2OTKings Bay teams meet in Tri-Base Championship at NAS Jaxe 2011 7v7 Flag Football Tri-Base Tournament took place Nov. 19 with Kings Bay Blue and KB Gold traveling to Naval Air Station Jacksonville. In addition to Kings Bay, Naval Station Mayport and NAS Jax sent two teams, and in a twist from previous years, Naval Air Station Key West arrived with a team as well. e double-elimination tournament started with KB Blue taking on the USS Klakring of Mayport. e team put on a strong defensive eort led by MTC Michael Moss, MA3 Wesley Rodriguez and TM3 Chris Harvey, but the oense had a hard time nding its rhythm in a 27-7 loss. MT1 J.J. Alexander connected on some nice passes to MT1 Jason Baker, MM3 Gerald Jackson and CS2 Bretlan Shelvin, but it was not enough to overcome USS Klakring. KB Gold players rst found themselves facing NAS Key West. e team scored on consecutive possessions with MA3 Sammy Magruder nding MASN Steven Davis and MASN Nigel Morrison for scores and big catches by MASN Brandon Campbell and MASN Rene Villalobos. KB Gold was up 13-0 at the half. Key West refused to go away however, as they scrapped back in the second half and eventually went up, 28-20. KB Gold drove down the eld and was knocking on the endzone door, but MA3 Magruders nal pass fell inTri-service program for troops visits Kings Bay Dec. 5, 6 is December, while many are making their holiday travel plans and baking Christmas cookies, the Kings Bay community will have the opportunity to begin a new holiday tradition, donating blood to the Armed Services Blood Program. A tri-service organization, the Armed Services Blood Program is the militarys ocial blood supplier and provides blood products to service members and their families worldwide. December is a traditionally dicult time for donations, but blood is still needed to care for our troops injured down range, so donors are urged to make giving a part of their holiday preparations! e ASBP blood collection team from Fort Gordon, Ga., is conducting their rst blood drive at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Dec. 5 and 6. e drive will be in the Conference Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., both Monday and Tuesday. Were really looking forward to it, said Army Sta Sgt. Eric Longacre, the teams Noncom missioned Ocer in Charge of Operations. Working together with Sailors and Marines to take THEkings bay, georgia Up Periscope Page 9 Light Up KB Page 10Blood drive coming Morale, Welfare and Recreation Kings Bay hosted a grand opening for the Under the Pines Park Nov. 22 at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. e park is approximately a $200,000 upgrade from the previous two play grounds located near the Navy Ex change and Fitness Center with funding coming entirely from grant money. De molition began about two months ago, but the parks construction came ahead of schedule lasting only three weeks. We tried to make this more of a destination area, said Bo Hutchens, Outdoor Recreation manager. Even though today is the ocial grand opening, the park has been open for about a week and weve already seen three times as many people using it than the playgrounds before it had. ough the design is uniform to another park in the area, this is the only park on base that has a playground designed specically for two to ve-yearold children. My favorite part is the rope because I can climb it upside down, said Isabella Duell, a blonde-haired, barefooted three-year-old who found it difcult to narrow her favorite part of the park down from everything to a single rope between two plastic boulders. Under the Pines Park is open to the public, with a pavilion and barbecue area and two playgrounds designed for pre-school aged children and school-aged children respectively. Force remains essentialSub group boss sees increasingly vital undersea forces role Undersea forces will become increasingly important to the nations defense and in exerting military inuence in the future, the commander of Submarine Group 2 said in Groton, Conn., last week. Navy Rear Adm. Rick Breckenridge provided his insights after a Nov. 17 visit here from Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, who called Groton the home of our submarine force and the submarine capital of the world. Its the original home of the Nautilus, and it is, from my point of view, one of the very important elements of our national defense that you guys are doing, Panetta said. Breckenridge ultimately has operational authority of all attack submarines in the Atlantic region. ere are three squadrons here in Groton, Conn., and theres one squadron in Norfolk, Va., the admiral said. ere used to be two, but we just consolidated to one squadron of ships in Norfolk, Va. Breckenridge also oversees the building of additions to the undersea force and ensures the manning, training and equipping of submarines for availability to U.S. combatant commanders. Submarines have been critical to national defense in the past and continue to remain relevant in todays ght, the admiral said. If you look at historian records, many will claim that it was the undersea forces that won the war in the Pacic, especially, at least, until we were able to get the surface forces back up and on their feet, he said, referring to events following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, which launched the United States into World War II. Under the Pines opens 2011 Dunham Pages, 4 5

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2 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, December 1, 2011 THEKINGS BA Y, GEORGIA Blood drive coming Dec. 5 and 6e Armed Services Blood Program blood collection team from Fort Gordon, Ga., is conducting its rst ever blood drive at Kings Bay on Dec. 5 and 6. e drive will be in the Conference Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both Monday and Tuesday. To nd out more about the ASBP or to make an appointment, visit www.militaryblood.dod.mil. To interact directly with or to get the latest news, visit www.facebook.com/militaryblood.Commissary posts holiday hourse Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Commis sary will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Monday be fore Christmas, Dec. 19. e commissary will be closed ursday, anksgiving, and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25,; Dec. 25 for Christmas and Dec. 26; and Jan. 1 for New Years Day and Jan. 2.Ride raises funds for vet causese rst ey Marched, Lets Ride Ride for Veterans on begins with 8:30 a.m. registration and the ride at 10 a.m., Dec. 3. e 50-mile, police escorted motor cycle ride hopes to create awareness of the growing number of homeless veterans and urge the public to take steps to help veterans in need in the commu nity. e ride will begin at 1501 Georgia Ave., Woodbine, and proceed on Hwy. 17 to Kingslands City Hall, to Scrubby Blu, then Hwy. 40 where it will pass the waterfront in St Marys, proceeding pass St. Marys City Hall and ending at Crooked River State park. Fee is $20. Proceeds will go towards funding veterans programs such as food and transitional housing, career training and career placement, within Glynn, McIntosh, and Camden Counties. Pre-Register online at www.goldenislesemploymentnetwork.org.St. Marys holiday home tour soone St. Marys Christmas Tour of Homes is a fes tive tradition that helps kick o the holiday season. is years tour will be 5:30 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10 and will feature six beautifully decorated private homes, three bed and breakfasts, and ve churches. ere will be a free, 6:30 to 9 p.m. special perfor mance in the St. Marys Waterfront Park, provided by a local Christian band, Ignite. Tour tickets are priced at $12 in advance or $15 on the day of the event and will be available at e Cottage Shop, Market on the Square, the St. Marys Welcome Center and Sheilas Hallmark. For information, contact the St. Marys Welcome Center at 912-882-4000 or info@st maryswelcome.com.Exchange explains return policyis holiday season, the Navy Exchange wants to make returning gifts as easy as possible. Since gifts may be purchased well before they are given during the holidays, all NEXs will accept returns through Jan. 29, 2012. is includes items typically covered by the 14-day return policy, such as computers, computer equipment, software, digital cameras and the 45-day return policy for all other merchandise. is extended return policy applies to original purchases made Nov. 24 to Dec. 24 either in a NEX or through the NEX Web store, www.myNavyExchange.com. Customers are asked to include any packaging material along with the receipt when making a return. Any returns without a receipt will be placed on a NEX Gift Card. Now hear this! NSB Kings Bay ChapelSunday 8:30 a.m. Confessions 9 a.m. Catholic Mass 10:10 a.m. Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) 10:30 a.m. Grace Christian Worship (Protestant) Monday 6:30 p.m. Rite of Christian Initiation Adults (RCIA) Monday through Wednesday and Friday 11:15 a.m. Catholic Mass Wednesday 6 p.m. Grace Christian Bible Study Saturday 4:30 p.m.Confessions 5 p.m. Catholic Mass 6 p.m. Life Teens Doctor stresses benets of exercise A Sailor from Naval Station Maypo rt was named Navy Region Southeast Regional Sailor of the Year for 2011 during a ceremony on board Naval Air Station Jacksonville Nov. 17. Navy Counselor 1st Class Jonathan Dingler was selected for the honor. e ceremony was the culmination of a weeklong event that combined ocial military activities with recreation. While a board of command master chiefs from throughout the region were making their selections, Sailors from each of the regions 15 installations participated a number of activities, including a tour of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, group physical training, a shopping trip to St. Augustine, Fla., and a tour of EverBank Field, home of the Jacksonville Jaguars. All of our candidates for Sailor of the Year were outstanding Sailors and role models, said NRSE Command Master Chief Mack Ellis. In the end, it was NC1s demeanor, maturity and overall sustained performance that separated him from the others. Dingler said it was an honor to receive such a prestigious award. Im honored, humbled and grateful, he said. All of the other Sailors out here are exemplary leaders and every one of them also deserves to be in this spot. e week began with an informal reception, where Ellis announced the top ve selectees. In addition to Dingler, the top ve also included Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jacob Moore of Naval Weapons Station Charleston, S.C.; Master-at-Arms 1st Class Danielle Metz of Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, Miss.; Master-at-Arms 1st Class Brian Schaaf of Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas; and Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 1st Class Travis Matney of Naval Air Station Meridian, Miss. All of the candidates were mentored during the week by command master chiefs from installations throughout the region, preparing for the nal board. Going in for the board seems pretty intimidating until you hit the door, Dingler said. Once the board starts, you realize how important it is and what an honor it is that the senior leadership is recognizing you. While only ve selectees participated in the nal board, all of the participants experienced a week they will always remember, said Culinary Specialist 1st Class Victor Rojas, the Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Sailor of the Year for 2011. Its been a great experience to come here and meet the rest of these rst classes and command master chiefs. I think well all be able to take a little bit more knowledge back home and use it to help our junior Sailors get to where we are today, he said. Ellis said even though there can be only one winner, all 15 Sailors should be proud of their accomplishments. Each one of these Sailors faced tough competition at their installations just to get here, Ellis said. For them to be selected to represent the entire installation is a remarkable feat in itself, and we need to be appreciative of their accomplishments. e 2010 U.S. Census gures show that men are narrowing the gender gap in life expectancy, meaning guys in general are living longer. Many patients ask what they can do to make sure they can enjoy an active, healthy retirement. e best advice is to see the doctor annually, to collaboratively create a health plan based on your age, family history and your unique medical history. Another recommendation for nearly all people is to participate in regular exercise. e benets to regular cardiovascular exercise are extensive, and involve all aspects of the body. When exercising regularly, the heart becomes a more ecient pump, meaning it doesnt have to work as hard to supply the body with the nutrients it requires. is helps lower blood pressure. In some cases, regular exercise and a healthy diet are enough to eliminate the need for blood pressure medication. Moderate exercise also improves focus, the immune system and weight loss. Starting an exercise program can be intimidating. Remember that the benets of regular exercise are not achieved only by elite athletes, but also by persons of any tness level increasing their endurance, strength and overall health. When exercising, the body gives signals for how far and how fast to go. Some of the signs of reaching the safe limit of exercise are feeling breathless, fatigued and sweating heavily. When rst starting out, its better to begin with short, frequent exercise sessions over the week, with gradual increases in duration. When planning an exercise schedule, remember the fundamentals. Begin with warming up and stretching, and nish with a cool down period. e cool down helps remove the lactate in muscles and decreases next-day soreness. Also remember to keep well hydrated. Exercise is a great way to start looking and feeling better, both inside and out. With its many health benets, there are few downsides to regular exercise, but remember its important for people exercising to listen to and take care of their bodies. For help starting or improving your exercise routine, please make an appointment with your primary care provider. Naval Hospital Jacksonville Navy Region Southeast Southeast names 2011 Sailor of Yearcare of our fellow troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, thats what its all about. Anyone 17 and older can donate to the ASBP, though some medical screening and travel criteria must be met in order to be eligible. Donors must be free from cold or u symptoms, and some donors with recent tattoos may not qualify if their tattoo was received in Georgia or Florida within the past year. Donors also must have been back from deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan for one year, and are not eligible if they served in Europe for more than six months between 1980 and 1996, or more than ve years after 1996. Donating is easy, safe, and generally takes about an hour to complete. To nd out more about the ASBP or to make an appointment visit www.militaryblood.dod.mil. To interact directly with ASBP sta or to get the latest news, visit www.facebook.com/military blood. Submarines have been used in operations as recently as Operation Odyssey Dawn, Breckenridge noted. With the United Nations charter, our forces were sent in to soften up the air defenses of Libya to allow the ow of other forces, he said. is gets back [to the] principle [that if] we dont have superiority in the air to have our way at the onset of a crisis, were going to need somebody who can penetrate the defenses and soften up the adversary so then we can ow those other forces in to establish air dominance, he said. So in the onset of that campaign, we, the undersea forces, were called upon to attack land targets in Libya. Breckenridge lauded the performance of one of the Navys attack submarines during the NATO-led operation. e USS Florida was called upon to be one of the shooters in Operation Odyssey Dawn against Libya, he said. ey launched over 90 Tomahawk cruise missiles with eyewatering, awless performance. Never before in the history of the United States of America has one ship conducted that much land attack strikes, conventionally, in one short time period. And we did it from undersea. In addition to the USS Florida, the USS Providence and USS Scranton, both Submarine Group 2 boats, also participated in the Libyan strike, Vice Adm. William E. Gortney, director of the Joint Sta, said March 19. Breckenridge noted that undersea forces have provided a presence during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and he spoke about future challenges due to declining force structure. If we pull out of Afghanistan, does that mean I dont need as many submarines in [U.S. Central Command]? he asked. You might say, Yes this is going to be good, even for the undersea forces. Its time for us to pull back and send those submarines to other areas they need to go. e reality is, from my viewpoint [that] as we remove our land forces from that region, the only thing that is going to provide stability in the future from a potential aggressor, like say an Iran, is going to be our maritime forces, Breckenridge added. e admiral referred to this concept as regional maritime denial. e need to have undersea forces, not only remains, but perhaps, increases to provide a counterbalance to make sure no aggressive action is taken in theater as we withdraw from Afghanistan, he said. So theres going to be a greater burden placed on the Navy, at large, and again, from an undersea, asymmetric value perspective, I think theres going to be a greater demand for undersea forces to provide a counterbalance there.Subs Blood

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Holiday mailing datesShore APO/FPO/DPO AE zips 090-098 (except 093); AA zips 340; AP zips 962-966 Express Mail: Dec. 17 First-Class Mail (letters/cards and priority mail): Dec. 10 Parcel Airlift Mail: Dec. 3 Space Available Mail: Nov 26 Parcel Post: Nov. 12 Shore APO/FPO/ DPO AE ZIP 093 Express mail Military Service: N/A First-Class Letters/Cards/Priority Mail: Dec. 3 Parcel Airlift Mail: Dec. 1 Space Available Mail: Nov. 26 Parcel Post: Nov. 12 For mail addressed from all shore FPOs (except 093): Express Mail Military Service: Dec. 17 First-Class Mail (Letters/cards, priority mail): Dec. 10 Parcel Airlift Mail: Dec. 3 Space Available Mail: Nov. 26 Express Mail Military Service is available from seIf mailing to an APO/FPO address, check with your Kings Bay Sports announces a new, innovative sports social networking Web site called www. kingsbaysports.leagueapps.com. e page is the best place to learn about upcoming leagues, tournaments and social events. Potential teams can access the page to register for a league or tournament. Teams in current leagues can go to the page to nd their schedule, scores and standings. ey also can also e-mail their teammates or team captains. ose interested in playing can sign up for a league as a free agent and KB Sports will move them to a team. e site also features information on All-Navy Sports, the Kings Bay Captains Cup program, league rules and bylaws, the Hall of Champions and photos from past and current events. It is absolutely free to become a member, and everyone is encouraged to sign up. KB Sports will be giving away tickets to upcoming events, and becoming a free member is your entry into the drawing. Intramural Sports By Ryan Leavy Sports Coordinator NSB Kings Bay Intramural Volleyball standings through Nov. 21Teams Record Dominators 10-3 Smash 8-3 Dig This 8-4 Ball Busters 7-4 Free Agents 3-5 Blue Devil Aces 2-10 The Guardians 1-10 With anksgiving leftovers almost gone and hectic Black Friday a thing of the past, many families are preparing to decorate their homes for the holiday season. Lights are being hung, poinsettias decorate entryways and festive garland hangs around doors. Our nations rst family is no exception to this tradition. First Lady Michelle Obama asked military children from around the world to submit handmade 5-inch by 8-inch holiday cards to decorate the White House. e First Lady will use these cards to decorate the halls of the nations capital. Children from the NSB Kings Bay Child and Youth Program answered the call by preparing and sending cards to the White House. From preschool to teens, students made and decorated cards with markers, crayons and heartfelt words for the active duty parents and spouses. As part of the Joining Forces program supported by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, all Americans are being encouraged to support and appreciate the sacrices made by military families around the world. is season, the students of CYP took advantage of this opportunity to have its work displayed for our president and other world leaders. Wont you join them? Take a moment to express your thanks to a military member and his or her family. Lets make this a holiday Kings Bay and the entire nation can take pride in.Cards sent to White House KB Sports launches enhanced Web site THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, December 1, 2011 3

Department of Veterans Affairs visits baseThe Department of Veterans Affairs representative for Kings Bay is in the office from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Appointments are required. Service members wishing to participate in the Benefits Delivery at Discharge program should be within 60 to 180 days of discharge or retirement and be available for an exam by the VA. For more information, call Katherine Fernandez at 573-4506.Anger management seminars upcomingAnger is not an effective method for getting what you want and is often a smoke screen for other emotions. This workshop is slated for 8:30 a.m. to noon, Nov. 30. It can help you focus on identifying the feelings anger hides and explore behaviors helpful in resolving primary issues. Pre-registration is required. Call 573-4512 for details.Ombudsman Assembly meeting Dec. 5The Ombudsman Assembly Meeting will be held for all OMB, COs, XOs, CMCs and COBs at the Kings Bay Community Center at 6 p.m., Dec. 5. For more information, contact at 573-4513.Parenting classes offered on MondaysAre you frustrated with your children? Would you like suggestions on how to stop temper tantrums or how to get your teen to complete chores without asking them 14 times? We believe parents are the experts on their children. But, children dont come with a manual! So, sometimes you need help to figure out what to do with them. Meet with the parenting class from 9 to 11 a.m. on Mondays, Dec. 5, 12 and 19. Enrollment in this sixweek class is ongoing. Attendees must complete all six weeks in order to receive a certificate. A minimum of six participants is needed in order for a new class to start. Registration required at 573-4512.Career One Stop prepares you for civilian lifeYoure busy and that end of service date may be fast approaching. Take advantage of the new Career One Stop class to find your next career target, market yourself effectively and shine in the interview, all in one three-hour session offered every month. This months class is 9 a.m. to noon, Nov. 29. Call 573-4513 for more information and to register for the class. Strong Navy Couples helps your marriageThis class addresses the impact of deployment on relationships, discusses greatest challenges and victories, and gives tools to reconnect as a couple after a deployment. This class is for couples, up to 180 days after deployment. This new class is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 1. To register, call 573-4513.Stress management covered at workshopEvents, schedules, daily pressure and many other items can cause undo stress in your life. Stress may or may not be good for your health depending on how you manage that stress. This workshop is slated for 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 15. Pre-registration is required. Call 573-4512 for details.Anger management seminar Dec. 28Anger is not an effective method for getting what you want and is often a smoke screen for other emotions. This workshop is slated for 8:30 a.m. to noon, Dec. 28. It can help you focus on identifying the feelings anger hides and explore behaviors helpful in resolving primary issues. Pre-registration is required. Call 573-4512 for details.Pre-marital workshop offered Dec. 7The Fleet & Family Support Center is offering a workshop for pre-marital counseling for couples that are contemplating marriage. The workshop is designed to address couples interested in enriching their future through improved communication, problem-solving skills, financial planning and realistic expectations of marriage. The class is designed to meet all clinical counseling requirements. The workshop is scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 7. Registration is required, and childcare is not available. For more information call 573-4512.What About The Kids workshop upcomingThis workshop is designed for parents whose children have been or may currently be exposed to domestic violence. All children are affected when exposed to domestic violence. Discussing domestic violence with your children will help to reduce any psychological damage caused by a childs exposure to abusive behavior. Preregistration is required. The workshop is scheduled for 1 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 21. For more information call 573-4512.safeTalk suicide prevention Dec. 12safeTALK helps to create suicide-safer communi ties. A training lasting about three hours, safeTALK is for everyone in the community and is designed to ensure that persons with thoughts of suicide are connected to helpers who are prepared to provide first aid interventions. This class is offered 1 to 4 p.m., Dec. 12. Registration, by calling 573-4512, is required.Expectant Family Workshop comingExpectant Families can receive training on second Wednesday of every other month to ease the adjustment to a newborn baby. Information will be provided about WIC, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society and various other benefits and services available to expectant parents, along with answers to your questions. Frequent breaks offered for the comfort of expectant moms. The next class is 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 8.Smooth Move Workshop set for Dec. 13Smooth Move Workshops are designed to help personnel with military relocations and transfers. Areas covered include transportation, travel pay, allowances, and important forms and documents, housing referral office and relocation services. All service members and their spouses are encouraged to attend six months before their transfer date. Due to limited seating, please do not bring children. The workshop will be 2 to 4 p.m., Dec. 13. For more information, call 573-4513. PCSing with Special Needs Workshop comingThis workshop is designed to provide service members and their families with the information and resources available to assist them in relocating with an Exceptional Family Member. It will touch on the basics of the EFM Program, pre-departure considerations, recommendations for your arrival at your new base and resources available to help you throughout your move. The workshop will be 10 a.m. to noon, Dec. 7. For more information and to register, call 573-4513.Transition Assistance Program seminar soonThe Transition Assistance Program, or TAP, is a seminar for those separating, retiring or contemplating leaving the military that provides information on benefits, job search skills, employment resources, resume writing, interviewing and other related transition skills. Spouses are encouraged to attend. The seminars are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 12 to 15 for separation. You must be registered by your Command Career Counselor. For more information call 573-4513.Spouse 101 helps new Navy wives adjustSpouse 101 provides information to new Navy spouses to support, enhance and ease their transition into the military lifestyle. This interactive workshop addresses the military culture and terminology, and gives tools to access installation and local community resources. The workshop is 9 a.m. to noon, Dec. 7. Registration is required. Call 573-4513.Job search workshop scheduled for Dec. 5A job search workshop will be held 1 to 3 p.m., Dec. 5. The Family Employment Readiness Program gives assistance, information and referrals on employment and education resource opportunities. Services are available to family members of military personnel, retiring and separating military, and family members of relocating civil service personnel. Appointments are required. Call 573-4513 to register.New Moms and Dads Support Group to meetA New Moms and Dads Support Group will meet every other Tuesday at the Fleet and Family Support Center throughout the month. This workshop is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon, Dec. 6 and 20. This workshop is an opportunity to share experiences, meet and gain support from others, and exchange new ideas. To register, call 573-4512.Ombudsman Assembly Meeting Dec. 5The Ombudsman Assembly Meeting will be held for all OMB, COs, XOs, CMCs and COBs at the Kings Bay Community Center at 6 p.m., Dec. 5. For more information, contact at 573-4513.Gambling awareness class set for Dec. 16Participants in this class will complete a gambling self-assessment. Using mini-scenarios, the participant will identify the warning signs of problem gambling and identify appropriate referrals from a list of resources. This training is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 8. Registration is recommended. For more information call 573-4513.Financial planning for deployment Dec. 15This workshop is to prepare you for deployment. It will provide you with a have a comprehensive to do list. This is suitable for active duty married and single service members, spouses. It provides information to help you prepare financially for deployment. This training is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m., Dec. 15. Registration is recommended. For more information, call 573-9783.Mid-Career Options, skills evaluations nearMid-Career Options and Navy Skills Evaluation Program, or MID-CONSEP, has workshops are open to military members who have at least six years but not more than 12 years of service with approximately 24 months of service left on their current enlistment. Spouses are encouraged to attend. MID-CONSEP is a program that helps service members make life and career decisions. This workshop will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Dec. 5 to 8. To register, contact 573-4513. 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complete as time expired. With both KB teams entering the losers bracket, fate saw them draw each other for the next game. With both teams having practiced against each other all season, there would be no surprises as they got ready to face each other. While disappointed they would have to knock the other out of the tournament, both teams were excited to claim bragging rights over the other. KB Blue found its rhythm oensively in its second game, with MT1 Alexander hooking up with his receivers and MTC Moss making plays on defense. KB Golds MA3 Andrew McCarthy harassed the quarterback all game, and with both teams being so familiar with the other, they kept the oenses from exploding. KB Gold drove the eld and tied the game at 12-12 with no time left in regulation. In overtime, KB Gold had the ball rst and Davis danced his way into the end zone. Alexander hit Jackson for the score to send the game into a second overtime. KB Gold scored again in the second overtime, but KB Blue could not answer, sending KB Gold into a matchup against NAS JAX Gold. KB Gold, fresh o playing two consecutive games, could not keep up with JAX Gold, falling 250. Regardless of the outcome, the teams represented themselves and Kings Bay with pride and respect. KB Sports would like to thank the teams for participating. KB Blue was captained by MT1 Alexander and featured MT1 Baker, MTC Moss, MASN DAndre Jones, MASN Ryan Patterson, MA3 Branny ammavong, LS3 Mills, MM3 Jackson, MA3 Rodriguez, CS2 Shelvin, TM3 Harvy and STS3 Ted Lee. KB Gold was captained by MA2 Andrew Hernandez and featured MA3 Magruder, MA3 Anthony Dodson, MA3 McCarthy, MASN Morrison, MASN Derek Hansen, MASN Campbell, MASN Gary DiMarzio, MASN Villalobos, MASN Davis and MA2 Rondu McMaster. Gold THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, December 1, 2011 7

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Up eriscope with Amy Tortoriello Sailors of Year As one of our last issues before the Christmas holiday is here, I decided to go to the source that always reminds us of simpler times, where the holiday spirit is so infectious children. I asked kids around Kings Bay what they wanted for Christmas, and all of them lit up instantly. As the oldest of five children, my younger siblings always made me enjoy Christmas more. Their excitement for the big day only grew as it approached. I wish everyone a safe and very happy holiday! And may your holiday spirit never waver. Dec. 3, 2009Look for our roving reporter around Kings Bay and tell them what you think about our question of the week.Tatiana Miller, 11 Family member St. Marys I asked for the Journey to the Center of the Earth movie for Christmas. Rylynn Daneker, 2 Family member Kingsland I asked Santa for Dora and to go to Disney World. Haley Nelson, 13 Family member Hilliard, Fla. I asked for a laptop. Airanna Thompson, 18 months Family member Kingsland I asked Santa for a Barbie Jeep. Harris Nesteruk, 6 Family member Kingsland I asked Santa for a toy train. Anthony Tunis, 7 Family member Kingsland I asked Santa for Bakugan: Battle Brawlers action figures and toys. Classic THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, December 1, 2011 9

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10 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, December 1, 2011 Navy College Educational Information Light Up Kings Bay is 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, free to all, at Under the Pines Park, by the tennis courts. Santa arrives via re truck at 6 p.m., and he will turn on the holiday lights. Bring a camera for photos with Santa. Slide down the Snowzilla and bounce in the giant snowman. Food will be available for purchase by Hungry Hut Concessions. For more information, call (912) 573-4564 Breakfast with Santa This event is Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Kings Bay Conference Center. Tickets, on sale Monday, Nov. 14 at ITT, CDC, Youth Center and the Conference Center, are $5 per person, $3 per child 12 years old and under and children 2 and under are free with a paying adult. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 10 a.m. with Santa arriving at 9 to 10:30 a.m. Photo ops with Santa, remember your camera. There will be games, prizes, candy and a holiday movie. Come join in the fun and a delicious breakfast. For more information call (912) 573-4559. Toys for Tots 5K Run Sponsored by Kings Bay Fitness Staff and United States Maine Corps, its Wednesday, Dec. 7 with a 6:30 a.m. registration and 7 a.m. start at the Fitness Complex. All participants are encouraged to bring a new unwrapped toy or a $5 donation. All commands, family members & civilians are encouraged to run! All participants are eligible for door prize drawings. Grand prizes for overall male and female winners. For more information, call (912) 573-3990. Last Class of 2011 at the Fitness Complex Its 6 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the Kings Bay Fitness Complex. Enjoy 90 minutes of Spin or Zumba Class, Free hor doeurvres, and a photo slideshow of 2011 Year in Review after classes. There will be a Holiday Ugly Sweater or out fit contest so wear your worst. Come out and enjoy our last class of the year with friends and family. For more information, call (912) 573-3990. Punch Card Blowout This offer is back through Dec. 31 at Trident Lakes Golf Club. Check out the Early Bird Specials and great rates on green fees. You can save even more when you buy your cart. For more information, call (912) 573-8475. Holiday Cheer at K.B. Finnegans Its 3:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15. All hands are invited for a holiday social that will include hors doeuvres, drink specials, door prizes and holiday music. Enjoy some laughter with friends and coworkers. Drawings for prizes will be every 15 minutes, but you must be present to win. For more information call 912-5739492/4564. New Years Eve Bash Its at Rack-N-Roll Entertainment Center, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 31. Cost is $25 per person or $150 for a lane and up to 6 people. There will be pizza, finger foods, champagne toast at midnight and more. There will be a prize for the Worst Holiday Sweater. Drink specials, door prizes and a bal loon drop. Make your reservations today at (912) 573-9492. Guided Quail Hunts Theyre at the Dorchester Shooting Preserve, Midway, through March 31. Outdoor Adventure Center is offering trips for hunting par ties of four hunters. Cost is $200 per hunter. Half day hunts can be scheduled for a.m. or p.m. No license required, but must have Hunter Safety Card and be 14 years and older. Trips include transpor tation, lunch and hunt. Sign up at to the Outdoor Adventure Center. For more information call (912) 573-8103. Sunday NFL Ticket Doors open at noon at KB Finnegans. Over nine screens to watch all the games including two outdoor screens. A $5 buffet includes a hamburger or two dogs, chips and a draft beer or soda. Bar Bingo, Jello Shots, drink specials, prizes and more. Check out the calendar for more specials. For more infor mation, call (912) 573-9429. Are you ready for some football? Information, Tickets and Travel now has Jacksonville Jaguar single game and season tickets on sale. Get your favorite game before they are gone. For more information, call ITT at (912) 573-2289. Tuesday Trivia Night Trivia returns to KB Finnegans from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday nights with prizes for first, second and third place. For more information call (912) 573-9429/9492. Disney, Wet & Wild Discount tickets and specials are available at Kings Bay Information, Tickets and Travel. For more information, call (912) 573-2289. Morale, Welfare and Recreation happenings Liberty call A lacrosse clinic will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Youth Ball Fields. Registration is through Dec. 8 at the Youth Center, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays,, except holidays. Openings are limited. Its $5 per child pre-registered or $10 per child day of clinic. is is for ages 8 to 16. For more information call (912) 573-8202. Winter Break 2011 Its at the Youth Center for ages kindergarten to 12, Dec. 19 to Jan. 6, but closed on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2. Register 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Cost is based on total family income. Lunch, morning and afternoon snacks will be provided. For more information, contact the Youth Center at (912) 573-2380. Open Recreation at the Teen Center Its 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays for preteens ages 10 to 12; 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays for preteens and teens ages 10 to 18 and still in school; and 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 4 to 9 p.m. Fridays for teens ages 13 to 18, still in school. This is free to all. For more information, call the Youth Center at (912) 573-2380. Youth Center Open Recreation Its open now for the school semester, for youths kindergarten age through 12, 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays. This is free to all youths. For more information, call the Youth Center at (912) 573-2380. Free Movie Weekends Movies start at 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. All youths under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase. If 15 minutes after start time no one comes in, the movie area will be available for open viewing. For the latest infor mation, call (912) 573-4548. Officials are needed for the Youth Sports season If you are 14 years or older, have knowledge of sports, call Youth Sports today at (912) 573-8202 for more informa tion.Lacrosse clinic coming Just for kids Santa arrives here Saturday

Sailors are responsible for updating records With the announcement of the Fiscal Year 2013 E-7 selection board cycle Nov. 17, leadership reminds Sailors it is their responsibility to ensure their Ocial Military Personal File is up to date. Its up to the Sailor to make sure that their service records are correct and not missing anything, said Jim Giger, head of Records Management Policy Branch, Navy Personnel Command. If a Sailor nds something is wrong, they should take steps to correct it as soon as possible. Sailors should not confuse their OMPF with the Electronic Service Record. ey are two separate records with diering functions. e ESR is an online version of the old eld service record maintained at the command level. Information entered into the ESR is used to update corporate data, create documents for the OMPF, and provide up-to-date human resource information to a Sailors local command when the OMPF is not available. It is not a permanent record like the OMPF. Also, when a Sailor is transferred or separated, temporary information is purged from their ESR. Sailors can review and update their personal emergency contact information and other service record items in their ESR self-service account through the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System Web site at nsips.nmci.navy.mil. Sailors aoat can access their ESR selfservice account through the ships NSIPS server. If information is considered per manent, the personnel oce or personnel support detachment will verify, print, sign and send required documents to the OMPF to be retained permanently, Giger said. e OMPF is the record reviewed by selection boards and is also used to manage a service members assignments, training, advancement and separation. Per NAVADMIN 349/11, the Fiscal Year 2013 E-7 selection board will review the OMPF of all candidates. If documents are missing from a candidates OMPF, they must submit those documents, along with a cover letter to the selection board president, to be reviewed by the board. Letters sent to a selection board for consideration will not be added to a service members OMPF permanently. BUPERSINST 1070.27 outlines all items that should or should not be submitted by ofcer and enlisted personnel and how to submit those documents. e longer a Sailor waits to correct something in their record or add something that is missing, the harder it is for NPC or the Sailor to validate there is an error, Giger said. If the error is not obvious, the Sailor has to show the personnel oce the mistake and provide supporting documentation. If a Sailor waits too long, getting a copy of something like an old evaluation from a reporting senior could be very dicult. To securely review and print OMPF documents, Sailors can use OMPF-My Record on BUPERS Online at www.bol. navy.mil. e application allows them to view, download and print documents such as Page 13s, performance evaluations, award citations, orders and other service record items. Downloading or saving documents to shared workstations is not recommended though, because OMPF documents contain personally identiable information that could be compromised in a shared environment. We talk to service members every day that dont know whats in their record, Giger said. Make it a routine to periodically review your record. Every six months, go online and look at your ESR and OMPF, make sure your evaluations are there and see if anything new has been added. When you look at your OMPF and see that a document was electronically submitted from PSD, go into the record to see if it was accepted, because sometimes documents get rejected and you need to make sure they are resubmitted. After separation, OMPF documents are used primarily to protect the legal and nancial rights of the government, veterans, their families and survivors, according to Giger. At least a quarter of the requests for records that we get here are from the Department of Labor and the Department of Veterans Aairs looking to see if a prior service member is eligible for some kind of a benet, Giger said. If we dont have documents on le in a service members record, we cant provide them the information theyre looking for. Sailors also need to keep a hard-copy of everything that aects their career while in the Navy so if they notice an error in their OMPF, they can go to the personnel oce or PSD directly and get it xed, Giger said. No electronic system is foolproof and even though we have the ability to recover most corrupt les or images, sometimes we cannot, and obtaining a copy from the Sailor is the only way we can retrieve a copy of a lost image. If Sailors order a copy of their OMPF on a compact disc through BOL once new documents are added or their record is updated, the CD becomes outdated. Giger recommends Sailors access their records online via BOL for the most upto-date service record information. For a complete description of all Navy human resource records or detailed instructions on how to update records, visit the records management and policy Web Page on the NPC Web site at www. npc.navy.mil/career/recordsmanage ment/militarypersonnelrecords/Pages/ default2.aspx. e OMPF on BOL reects documents that have been received, reviewed, and accepted as ocial record documents. Recently submitted documents may not yet appear in the record. If a document was sent to NPC within the past 60 to 90 days, it may still be in processing, so do not resend. After 90 days, if the document still has not appeared in the OMPF, contact PERS-313 by e-mail at mill_ompf-chg@navy.mil before resubmitting. For additional assistance, contact the NPC Customer Service Center at (866) 827-5672. that along with his family and girlfriends family, his friend and shipmate, Penley, will be in attendance at the game, and his brother will be watching on television. eyll root on his team in hopes of a 10th straight victory over Army during his nal game alongside his fellow future naval ocers in the rivalry he calls the biggest in college sports. Armys the biggest game. You could be a part of a program that loses every game and if you beat Army, itd still be worth it, Teague said. Were going to work our butts o to win this game. ats our Super Bowl. e Navy Midshipmen take on the Army Black Knights in the 2011 ArmyNavy game in Washington, D.C. Dec. 10. Game THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, December 1, 2011 13